Nov 22, 2024, at 02:55 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A 69-year-old man, an alumnus of St. Stephen's College,was arrested in Ghaziabad while attempting to impersonate a retired IPS officer to con officials so he could intervene in an investigation against his businessman friend, media reports said.
Centre sends additional 50 companies of CRPF in violence-hit Manipur amid Jiribam unrest, deaths
Nov 19, 2024, at 04:16 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has decided to deploy additional 50 companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CRPF) to violence-marred Manipur in the wake of the current "volatile" situation in Jiribam district, where at least 19 people have been killed this month alone, media reports said on Monday evening.
Centre introduces new biometric programme for seamless immigration at Delhi airport in seconds
Sep 19, 2024, at 05:16 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In an attempt to cut down the long time taken to complete the immigration process from a minimum of 30 minutes to mere seconds, the Centre has introduced a fast-track programme at the Delhi airport, which will be expanded to 20 other cities soon.
Jul 10, 2024, at 12:32 am
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday extended its ban imposed on pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) by another five years.
Arjuna awardee CRPF officer found guilty of sexual harassment charges, faces dismissal
Apr 27, 2024, at 06:23 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A high-ranking officer of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been served notice for dismissal from service after he was found guilty of sexual harassment, media reports said.
MHA extends AFSPA in 3 districts of Arunachal Pradesh for 6 months
Mar 28, 2024, at 08:45 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts of Arunachal Pradesh for another period of six months declaring them as ‘disturbed area’ with effect from April 1.
Indian government extends ban on Yasin Malik-led JKLF for another 5 yrs
Mar 16, 2024, at 08:03 pm
The government on Saturday extended the ban on 'Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik faction)' for a further period of five years.
MHA declares Mohammed Qasim Gujjar as a designated terrorist
Mar 07, 2024, at 11:30 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The union government on Thursday declared Mohammed Qasim Gujjar alias Salman alias Suleman, the mastermind of several terror attacks, as a designated terrorist.
MHA asks Punjab Govt to maintain law and order amid farmer's protest
Feb 22, 2024, at 01:06 am
In the wake of farmers' protest, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued advisory to the Punjab Government asking it to maintain law and order, sources said here on Wednesday.
India declares Canada-based Babbar Khalsa’s Lakhbir Singh Landa as terrorist
Jan 01, 2024, at 01:08 am
The Indian government has declared Canada-based gangster and Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) leader Lakhbir Singh Landa an “individual terrorist” under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), media reports said.
Supreme Court orders Z+security for Mukesh Ambani, his family in India and abroad
Mar 01, 2023, at 06:48 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court has directed that billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani and his entire family, should be provided with the highest Z+ security cover in India and abroad.
Feb 19, 2023, at 12:13 am
The Indian government on Friday announced its decision to ban Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and Jammu and the Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF).
MHA and SECI sign MoU to realize India’s green energy initiative
May 07, 2022, at 11:32 pm
New Delhi: As a step towards Government of India’s efforts to promote renewable energy thereby moving towards a carbon neutral economy, under the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated a proposal to install Solar Energy Panels in the campuses of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and National Security Guard (NSG).
MHA lists Hafees Saeed's son Talha as terrorist
Apr 09, 2022, at 08:17 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Union Home Ministry on Saturday issued a notification identifying Talha Saeed, son of Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamat-ud-Dawa chief and Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Hafeez Saeed, as a terrorist.
Centre restores foreign fund license of Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity
Jan 08, 2022, at 07:25 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has restored the foreign fund license of Catholic religious congregation established by Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa, media reports said.
Missionaries of Charity debunks Mamata tweet, says 'none of its bank accounts was frozen by MHA'
Dec 28, 2021, at 02:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: After the Central government, the Missionaries of Charity (MoC) too on Monday evening clarified that "none of its bank accounts had been frozen by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs", debunking the tweet by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and others claiming so on the micro-blogging site.
No Missionaries of Charity (MoC) bank account frozen, says Centre after Mamata claims so in tweet
Dec 28, 2021, at 12:03 am
Kolkata/New Delhi/IBNS: Hours after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had accused the BJP-led Central government of "freezing" all the bank accounts of Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity (MoC), the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday evening claimed it did not freeze any account of the charity founded by the late Nobel Peace laureate. The MoC also later issued a statement denying any freezing of their accounts.
'Sorry state of affairs in Tihar Jail': Supreme Court directs MHA to bring reforms
Nov 11, 2021, at 02:40 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the 'sorry state of affairs' in Tihar Jail.
MHA hands over Jammu drone attack case to NIA
Jun 29, 2021, at 05:40 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Union Home Ministry on Tuesday handed over the Jammu air base drone attack case to the National Investigation Agency ((NIA).
MHA extends national COVID-19 containment measures till Jun 30
May 28, 2021, at 05:47 pm
New Delhi/UNI: With an aim to check on the spread of the deadly second surge of Coronavirus, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday extended nationwide COVID-19 containment measures till June 30.
MHA asks states, UTs to ensure no fire incidents take place in hospitals
May 05, 2021, at 09:54 pm
New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has drawn the attention of State and Union Territory Governments towards the occurrence of fire incidents, caused by short-circuiting, in hospitals and nursing homes in the recent past.
Over 32 lakh domicile certificate issued in Jammu and Kashmir: MHA
Mar 19, 2021, at 12:30 am
New Delhi: As per the information provided by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, a total of 35,44,938 applications for issue of Domicile Certificate have been received as on 31st December, 2020, out of which 32,31,353 applicants have been issued Domicile Certificates, Minister of State for Home Affairs GK Reddy said.
Centre extends Covid 19 guidelines till Feb 28
Jan 28, 2021, at 01:19 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Centre on Wednesday extended the Covid-19 guidelines till February 28.
Dec 17, 2020, at 10:15 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Despite the West Bengal government's objection, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed three IPS officers with the Bengal cadre, who were responsible for the security of BJP chief J.P. Nadda's convoy which faced an attack in Diamond Harbour a week ago, to immediately join their new positions under the Central deputation, reports said on Thursday.
After meeting with MHA, Mizoram agrees to deploy three BSF companies along Assam bordering areas
Nov 09, 2020, at 08:28 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: After meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs over Assam-Mizoram border dispute issue, the Mizoram government has agreed to deploy BSF near the disputed areas.
MHA Joint Secretary meets Mizoram CM and Governor
Oct 23, 2020, at 09:00 pm
Aizawl/IBNS: Satyendra Garg, Joint Secretary (North East), Ministry of Home Affairs called on Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Zoramthanga at the residence of the latter Thursday at Aizawl.
Police must adhere to norms in probe into crime against women: MHA to States
Oct 10, 2020, at 08:28 pm
Delhi/UNI: The Centre on Saturday directed all the states and Union Territories to adhere to the laid norms while dealing with crime against women as non-compliance of the rules may hinder delivery of criminal justice.
Unlock 5: States to decide on reopening schools after Oct 15, cinemas permitted with 50 pct seating
Oct 01, 2020, at 03:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: States and union territories can decide on reopening schools and colleges after Oct 15 in a graded manner, the Centre on Wednesday announced in a detailed guideline for further relaxing of coronavirus-related restrictions in the country.
Night curfew ends, schools to remain shut till Aug 31, gyms can reopen in Unlock 3
Jul 30, 2020, at 02:00 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued new guidelines for opening up of more activities in areas outside the Containment Zones and removing the 'night curfew' which restricted the movements of individuals during the night.
No metro services; cinemas, schools & colleges to remain closed in Unlock 2
Jun 29, 2020, at 11:26 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new guidelines for Unlock 2 to open up of more activities in areas outside the containment zones even as the country witnesses steep rise in the coronavirus pandemic.